I guess, I'll just continue: So nice to see you, too, Joy! I really missed you guys. I tried to keep up with promotions while I was away, but it's nicer to "talk" ;-) Thanks so much for your kind words, Joy!

It's nice to see you again! May I say, that this is stunning work, as usual... I love your interpretation on the subject. I was wondering if anyone would draw something about us and animals (or at least pets), and here you go! I should have expected that from you, all the lovely cats and birds you include in your drawings... As I said, it's wonderful! Good luck, Judith!

Thank you so much, Efi, for this lovely comment. Although I'm showing people and animals in my picture, I'm trying to make a point about people and how we tend to see what sets us apart (different culture, skin color, language, ethnicity)--us versus "them"--and overlook that there are always also similarities (symbolized in my picture by all the characters/animals having long necks). I hope that comes across. Good luck to you, too!

Hello, my lovely friend! Judith! this story is one from your worlds - I feel superphysical ability in this world, like interesting wind and gravitation :)))) I feel quiet, calmness in this place and kind story about girl and her pets in Magic Zoo :)))))) lantern looks like a man in hat! :D
Super-wonderful picture, Judith!!!! You are amazing!

Stores close on a Sunday in Germany? If only that were still the case here in the UK. I actually live next to one of the biggest zoos in Europe (Chester) so quite often find myself there on a Sunday. As someone that cannot draw, your illustrations always blow me away Judith. You should put them in a book

@Mark: Yes, believe or not, stores are closed on Sundays in Germany! There have been efforts to change that, but with little success. It would be great to live nextdoor to a big zoo. All those animals to use as models ;-) Thanks so much for your kind compliment! I can draw, but I can't take a good photograph. So, we're even!

@Ira: Thanks, dear Ira, for your wonderful comment! I'm happy to read your words, because you always see the story in my pictures, and feel the feelings I put into them! I love how you see the lantern as a man with a hat. What a wonderful thought! Big hug to you, too!!

You have such an amazing style, Judith. This is such a delightful image... I love how the flamingo has turned back to look at the girl... perhaps seeking approval to move forward along the path? The giraffe's expression is wonderful... Outstanding work, as always.

Thanks so much for your nice comment, eleanorrigby236. I'm very happy that you like my work. And no, I don't have a picture book. Kind of gave up on that idea. No publisher interest. I think I prefer to do my own thing anyway. Thanks for stopping by!